San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec




San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

Solo on Valentine’s

I have never had a valentine. Yep, never. It’s not a bad thing, though. I mean, what single girl doesn’t love hearing about the romantic plans her friends have with their significant others while she sits at home by herself watching stupid romantic films and eating Häagen-Daz-s ice cream?

It used to sting really bad knowing I would be alone for yet another Valentine’s Day (as if Christmas and New Year’s weren’t bad enough). But I’ve come up with a solution for this troubling time that affects so many of us non-lovebirds.

My solution goes something like this: Be happy. Tell yourself college is not the time to be in a relationship and that your friends are capitalism driven idiots.

Once you’re done whining, try something more productive. Be your own valentine. It’s a lot more fun than it sounds. No, you’re not pathetic for doing it. As someone who doesn’t have too many valentine notches in her belt, trust me. It can help alleviate some of those Valentines Day blues.

I recommend planning a whole romantic day all for yourself. Look at it this way: Nobody can love you until you learn to love yourself and nobody deserves your love more than you. So give yourself a chance to love yourself, and give yourself the attention you deserve.

I’m a girl (if you hadn’t figured it out yet) so my Valentine’s Day would go like this: First, I’d cook myself breakfast—blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon with a cup of coffee. Just what I wanted!

Then, I’d take myself to get a massage and maybe a mani-pedi. Oh my God. Just what I wanted. I wouldn’t have to be sneaky or hope my guy had been paying attention to my hints; I just did it for myself.

Then, I’d go buy myself a present, a little token of love to show my appreciation to myself for all the hard work I do in school and at work. Hey, it’s hard out here in these streets.

Finally, I’d take myself out to dinner. Yes, by myself. I know about now you’re probably thinking, “Damn, this girl’s life is depressing. She sounds lonely as hell.”

I swear it’s so that bad. I’d go to my favorite restaurant or find one I’ve never been to before and enjoy an amazing meal.

All the money you would have spent trying to make sure someone else had the perfect day would’ve just gotten you stuck with a homemade card and $2 chocolates. Instead, you spent it on you and gave yourself the best day ever.

If you’re ballin’ on a budget and can’t take yourself to dinner, try ordering a pizza. The Lakers are playing the Clippers Feb. 14. Nothing says romance like good pizza and a basketball game. Oh, and bake yourself some cookies—you deserve it. Who needs a valentine?

If you’re still butt hurt about not being with someone, just remember that real love is out there 365 days a year.

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